Chipotle Seasoning

We love having our pantry stocked with Homemade Seasoning Blends because of delicious flavor they make our grilled meats and how easy they are to make. The combination of the spices makes any recipe packed with spicy and smoky flavors.

Use this Chipotle Seasoning on Chipotle Steak, Chipotle Burger and Copycat Chipotle Chicken for easy grilled recipes and a savory kick.

Why We Love Chipotle Seasoning

Chipotle Seasoning is made with simple spices that you already have on hand. Making seasoning blends at home allows you to control the ingredients and no ingredients are added that you can’t pronounce.

The dried chipotle peppers added to this seasoning gives it the best flavor and is naturally gluten-free. Whether you add it to beef, chicken, fish or vegetables each bite will be bursting with delicious flavor.

Ingredients

• Chipotle Chili Pepper Powder – Regular chili powder can be used as a substitutes if you are unable to find chipotle powder in your area. 
• Smoked Paprika – You can also use regular paprika
• Garlic Powder – If you are out, see The Best Garlic Powder Substitute
• Onion Powder – Feel free to substitute with minced onion
• Cumin – See Best Substitute for Cumin if you are out
• Dried Oregano – Dried Mexican oregano can be used instead of the oregano in this recipe. 
• Ground Coriander – Feel free to substitute caraway seeds
• Salt – You can reduce amount of salt for a low sodium option. You can use sea salt or kosher salt
• Cayenne Pepper – This is gives the seasoning blend a hint of spice

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How to Make Chipotle Seasoning

• Step 1 – Mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl.  Use a fork to break up any clumps in the mixture. 

• Step 2 – Use this batch immediately or store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to 4 months. 

Recipe Tips

• Combine Ingredients – You can combine the ingredients in a spice blender or food process if you prefer. 
• Fresh Ingredients – Make sure to use fresh spices when making this recipe. This will ensure that your spice blend will last and stay fresh.
• Adding to Meat – To get the spice blend to stick to your steak and chicken breasts drizzle with olive oil before adding the seasoning.

How to Use Chipotle Seasoning

We love to use this seasoning blend on my cuts of meat and vegetables. We usually start with about ½ tablespoon and add more to make sure the meat is coated completely.

• Meats – Sprinkle the seasoning on pork chops, pork tenderloin, steak and chicken for amazing flavor.
• Vegetables – Add it to your Grilled Zucchini, Grilled Yellow Squash, Grilled Broccolini and Grilled Asparagus.
• Fish – We have even added it to our Grilled Shrimp Skewers, Hibachi Salmon, Grilled Tilapia and Grilled Catfish.